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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1894
Page
2
A nervous young man asks a squire in Detroit about validating a marriage license. The squire insists the party of the second part must be present, while the groom hustles to fetch the wagon and horses and pay fifty cents to proceed.
A fragment shows Jinks on the rail exchanging remarks about an eminent person in the fence and a humorous aside about a conversation on the best cure for consumption with an unnamed eminent vercian.
A witty exchange features Li Hung Chang and a Chinese philosopher about ingratitude and a yellow jacket mischaracterized as a bee. The dialogue highlights cultural proverb humor and a moral about careful discernment.
A terse exchange contrasts a patient man with timing choices. The dialogue hints at actions driven by circumstance whether fishing or awaiting supper, suggesting themes of patience and opportunism. The snippet frames a larger character study of timing and self-control.
A brief remark on declared faith versus true conduct, noting the influence of who a man keeps company with and the consistency between words and actions in moral life.
A primer on pitching curves covers overhand and underhand grips including in curves out curves and drops. It explains sequence, hand position, speed, and control plus a Prussian cadet anecdote and a Confederate era girl helper in battle.
An Ohio college town tale recalls a midnight confrontation as a colonel narrates a feared pursuit by a mob of armed men. The crowd plans to capture a sophomore, while the colonel remains cautious and declines meddling in the outcome.
Advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health with pleasant taste. It claims cleansing action on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them, cures constipation, reduces colds headaches and fevers, and notes the product is sold in 50c and $1 bottles by druggists and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Buffalo hosts about 40 000 Poles living mainly in a quarter where English is sparse and signs are in Polish or Russian. The colonists retain many native traits while gradually adopting American customs, forming one of the largest foreign elements in a third class city.
A New York City essay critiques tiny 25 by 10 foot lot divisions as the root of devastating tenement housing. It argues lack of scientific planning inflates costs, blocks light, and yields unhealthy, overcrowded buildings while sparing funds for relief efforts and hospitals. It contrasts with better office-building layouts and notes social harms from confined spaces. The piece also features a collection of humorous exchanges about city life and manners.
The Gould will left three sisters modest sums and life annuities. Mrs Anna S Hough of Los Angeles received 25000 dollars and a 2000 dollar yearly annuity. Mrs Sarah B Northrup of Camden NJ got 25000 dollars 2000 a year and a 15000 dollar life estate. Mrs Elizabeth Palen of Tuckquok Pa received 20000 dollars and a 2000 a year annuity. The article notes they are better off than many relatives yet still considered poor relations.
The article notes fewer travelers to Japan after treaty agitation harming tourism profits for curio shops and textile sellers. It also describes a method to detect cotton in cloth by boiling with caustic potash, which destroys wool but leaves vegetable fiber.
The Chicago Great Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railways announce home seekers excursions to the West and Northwest at reduced round trip fares. Tickets valid for return within twenty days from sale. Dates include September 1 25 and October 9. Inquiries to coupon ticket agents. Salvation Army to enter the Hawaiian Islands.
An assortment of inexpensive advertisements includes H and H offering cleaning of silks woolens ribbons curtains and carpets with low prices. various patent remedy pitches for teething cough skin care and tonics. claims about aluminum substitute in boots and cedar blocks for paving Detroit streets.
Minnie's plans to wed a handsome Bar Harbor acquaintance faltered after a dispute revealing the groom’s concern with her father’s money. May asks what happened and Minnie explains the clash in motives.
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